TWO GEORGE V SILVER-MOUNTED GLASS WHISKY TOTS, the
TWO GEORGE V SILVER-MOUNTED GLASS WHISKY TOTS, the first by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1912, the second by Hukin & Heath Ltd, Birmingham 1912, both of tapering form with bulbous neck, with star-cut base, each hinged cover with raised thumbpiece and lip curve. (2) Larger (H&H) 11.8cm high to top of thumbpiece (bent), smaller (L&S) 10.2cm high to top of thumbpiece
Condition Report: Marks to L&S tot clear and well struck; maker's mark to H&H tot rubbed but legible, rest clear. Both tots further struck with lion passant and conforming date letter to underside of cover. L&S cover hinge loose but sound, H&H cover hinge very sturdy. H&H cover thumbpiece bent. Minor nibbles to base glass rim, minor dings and light surface scratches commensurate with age and use
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TWO GEORGE V SILVER-MOUNTED GLASS WHISKY TOTS, the first by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1912, the second by Hukin & Heath Ltd, Birmingham 1912, both of tapering form with bulbous neck, with star-cut base, each hinged cover with raised thumbpiece and lip curve. (2) Larger (H&H) 11.8cm high to top of thumbpiece (bent), smaller (L&S) 10.2cm high to top of thumbpiece
Condition Report: Marks to L&S tot clear and well struck; maker's mark to H&H tot rubbed but legible, rest clear. Both tots further struck with lion passant and conforming date letter to underside of cover. L&S cover hinge loose but sound, H&H cover hinge very sturdy. H&H cover thumbpiece bent. Minor nibbles to base glass rim, minor dings and light surface scratches commensurate with age and use
